Many landlords focus solely on material costs and tenant preferences when selecting new flooring, overlooking how dramatically different depreciation schedules can affect their bottom line. What most don’t realize is…
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How to Calculate HVAC Depreciation Life on Rental Property
You just wrote an $8,500 check for a new HVAC system in your rental property, and now you’re wondering if you can deduct the entire amount this year on your…
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Why new home sales are booming
Sam Goldfarb of the Wall Street Journal writes that Treasury yields keep grinding higher, with the recent $16 billion 20-year auction drawing lukewarm demand and lifting benchmark rates to fresh…
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GOP Tax Bill Impact on Investors
Mark Worley and Sheharyar Bokhari of Redfin report that the typical home purchased in 2024 reached a record age of 36 years, up from 27 years in 2012, reflecting a…
Renter turnover drops to record lows
Orphe Divounguy of Zillow reports that nearly 50% of U.S. renter households are rent-burdened—spending over 30% of their income on rent—with disparities tied closely to race, gender, marital status, and…
2025 Q1 GDP Drops For First Time Since 2022
Claire Jones of the Financial Times reports that GDP dropped 0.3% in Q1 2025—its first contraction since 2022 and a sharp reversal from the prior quarter’s 2.4% growth. This was mainly because businesses rushed to…
Rents still rising in mid-2025, but not everywhere
Apartment List reports in their May 2025 National Rent Report that the national median rent rose 0.5% month-over-month in April to $1,392, while remaining down 0.3% year-over-year. Vacancy rates hit…
How to Properly Account for Prepaid Rent (Landlord’s Guide)
When a tenant offers to pay several months of rent in advance, it might seem like a financial win. However, this creates a specific accounting situation you need to handle…
4 Easy Ways to Verify a Tenant’s Income
While most renters are honest about their financial situation, the unfortunate reality is that some applicants falsify income information. One fabricated pay stub or doctored bank statement can lead to…
